THREE BRIGHT SPOTS OF THE NFL DRAFT

1. Leonard Fournette- DUH! We know him and what he's capable of doing on the ground as a rusher. Look for him to be a premiere back within the next two years in Jacksonville given things stay just as they are and free agency doesn't screw up everything. Might be the best pick in the first.

2. Cleveland Browns- With the Browns going straight defensive in the first round tells me that they're not afraid of free agency and they're not afraid to make a bid for a trade.DE Miles Garrett, the Aggie from Texas A&M went 1st overall and this could be the best pick of the draft but from previous history we know how the overall pick can turn out. Let's just hope the Browns can turn this this thing around this offseason. 

3. Marshon Lattimore-Well, what can we say about the Saints first draft pick? It must be a reason we traded Brandon Cooks to the Patriots and opted for the Pats pick in the draft at 
32 and Marshon Lattimore with our first pick. Who is he? Well he's a cornerback from Ohio State. He really impressed scouts at the combine. Let's hope Uncle Mickey got it right. He rarely ever gets it wrong. Just saying.




FOR COMPLETE COVERAGE OF THE NFL DRAFT AND A RECAP OF THE ENTIRE DRAFT CHECK OUT THE league's page.

     Flashy fedoras,Cuban cigars and Tommy Bahama attire. That's how the betting men are decked at the 104th running of the Louisiana Derby at the New Orleans Fairgrounds. 

    For one bartender sales are not going as usual and the lightness of the crowd proves it. She claims everyone is taking their time today. To prove that the crowds are not the usual drunkards, one woman walks up to make change out of a $20 bill and nothing else. Some women drank Mimosas, but no Mint Juleps. Must be saving that taste for the big one next month.

   Even the betting queues are sketchy. Not much noise either just Brian Spencer, the Fairgrounds announcer and horse tracing expert calling races. 

    "You pick ya winner yet?" That's what one bystander asks out on the paddock. "Girvin, that's who wants to go to the Kentucky Derby."  With all the confidence in the world, I went in bought a $5.00 cigar. "Girvin. That's what I went with...and that's who won. After the big win, I watched the owner's wife and her celebratory cheer out on the course with her blue and gold feathered hat. She made it to the winner's box before her husband. 

     So if you're looking for Girvin on May 6th, don't look for him anywhere in Girvin,Texas. He's got a prior engagement in Kentucky.





   

Media Resume for S. “Tally” Cole

 222 West Cherokee Ave. Nowata, OK, 74046, sheia.cole@coyotes.usd.edu, tosheia.cole@jacks.sdstate.edu.

 504-202-1390; 504-676-1694

Links to DEMO REELS 

Coors Sports Reel

MMJ DEMO

A dedicated media professional in search of employment within a competitive media outlet. I am currently a graduate student at South Dakota State University pursuing a Masters of Mass Communication. I learned of your interest in a Sports Anchor/Multimedia Journalist. I am extremely interested in the position.

While a sports assistant at the NBC affiliate in New Orleans, I had the task of writing for newscasts and interviewing guests in the field. I have the ability to call football games as a color commentator. My vivid personality enhances my play by play announcing. I have experience as a sports analyst covering the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans and the Minor League Baseball Team, the New Orleans Baby Cakes. I have the ability to edit using systems such as Adobe Premiere, AVID and Final Cut Pro. While an Associate Producer at the FOX affiliate in Tulsa, I have the responsibility of assisting producers and executive producers by writing content for three hours of broadcast news, including radio news hits. I also have the responsibility of operating graphics for traffic segments on the morning news show using the operating system, MAX. I have the ability to create maps notating road conditions during severe weather and hazardous situations. I have experience as a fill-in assignment editor for the morning news shift. I listen to scanners and make beat calls as well as answer phone calls from our viewers.  While a graduate assistant with Cox 4 Louisiana, I worked with producers on a weekly high school football pregame show. I had the opportunity to assist producers with preparing and writing sports content. While a writer for the New Orleans FOX affiliate, I had the privilege of operating graphics for a three hour morning news show using operating system Expressions and Lyrica.  While an undergraduate at Union University, I had the task of being a court side reporter for the NAIA Championship Lady Bulldogs Basketball team. 

 As a journalist, I have had the privilege of covering topics ranging from food to sports. As a proud member of the National Sports media Association, I pride myself as a Saints analyst during the regular season. I provide expert pregame previews and post-game analysis. The other sporting event I enjoy covering and attending is the Louisiana Derby. With credentials from the New Orleans Fairgrounds, I have been privileged to provide readers with interviews from the Grandstand, the Paddock and the Winner’s Circle. In the future, I hope to cover the NFL and severe weather. After years of relevant freelance experience, I believe I have developed enough knowledge and understanding to support this major opportunity. I am available to begin the position at the beginning of April. I am looking forward to the opportunity.

I have included my resume and contact information. The best way to reach me would be through the email information provided in the header. I look forward to hearing from you. I shall contact you within the next few days.

                Sincerely,

                X Tally C.

Tally C.

222 West Cherokee Ave. Nowata, OK, 74046, sheia.cole@coyotes.usd.edu, tosheia.cole@jacks.sdstate.edu.

 504-202-1390

Education

➢     South Dakota State University- Brookings, SD

o       Master of Arts in Mass Communication: Summer 2017.

➢     University of South Dakota-Vermillion, SD

o       Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies: Summer 2015

➢     Union University– Jackson, TN

o      Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts- Broadcasting: Spring 2007

Experience

Sports Assistant, WDSU- TV NBC, New Orleans, LA
September 2016-December 2016

➢     Assisted producers with writing in newscasts.

➢     Edited using Adobe Premiere.

➢     Assisted reporters and photographers with in field interviews.

Associate Producer, KOKI-TV FOX23               Tulsa, OK       Summer 2015-December 2015

➢     Responsible for writing content for morning newscast.

➢     Responsible for choosing content and stacking rundowns.

➢     Responsible for creating operating graphics for roadways and severe weather conditions.

Graduate Intern, COX Communications Louisiana                                                                       Fall 2014 

➢     Responsible for writing content for Louisiana Farm Bureau Pregame show.

➢     Responsible for editing and choosing highlights for games.

Freelance Writer, Hot Beer In a Champagne Flute

     February 2008-2014

➢     Provided coverage for the Louisiana Derby from the Paddock and Winner’s Circle.

➢     Provided pregame and postgame analysis for the New Orleans Saints.

Writer, WVUE FOX 8 NEWS   New Orleans, LA                                                                 February 2008- May 2009

➢     Responsible for writing content for three hour morning newscast.

➢     Responsible for stacking content for three hour morning newscast.

➢     Responsible for selecting video from iPump.

Reporter/Host, Union Broadcasting, Jackson, TN             September 2005-2007

➢     Served as courtside reporter and production assistant for Bulldog Basketball, interviewing coaches and securing guests for  pre-game, half-time, and post-game segments. 

Computer Skills             

➢     CNN Pathfire, ENPS, Fox News Edge, ABC World News Now

➢     Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, HATMOS

➢     Twitter, Facebook

Memberships

➢     National SportsMedia Association

References

➢     Tania Krenkel

Master Control Operator

COX Sports Television

(504) 491-9894

➢     Crystal Thiron

Assignment Editor/Editor

KOKI-TV FOX 23

918-510-9513

A TOAST AND TRIBUTE
    TO THOSE WHO DESERVE 
        TO BE IN BLACK AND GOLD: Will Smith and Hokie Gajan Jr.

LEFT END OUTER

I could not and did not put anything on the site because I did not know what to say. When I got word of Will Smith's death (the day after) I was in shock. Honestly, this could have been prevented and would have if people would act humanely and we all did what was required of us as individuals.

If I could say anything to Will Smith today, I would sincerely apologize for the foolishness that crossed the both of our paths. (I promise you he would know what I meant). This tragedy was highly preventable and more than one of us is responsible. I would thank him for his contributions on the field and for bringing the first-ever Super Bowl Ring to the Crescent City.

I thank him for being a family man! As a matter of fact, "family" is what we had in common and how we met for the very first time. I sincerely apologize to Rocky and your family. As for the man that is charged with his murder, I apologize to you as well as this was an issue that could have been avoided. Two men, family oriented.... life interrupted.

Our Business Stinks

To our beloved Saints Broadcaster who got me through Sundays on the road. If I could not get television access, I knew Hokie Gajan had me covered. Just like garbage disposals, this news and sports business stinks... sometime! But when you counter in the fact that we as WHO DAT NATION have been through hell together, I realize how influential New Orleans Sports Media has been to my upbringing. I know this business can be a #buttphuck on some days. But then I realized that something so sweet and syrupy as the title of 44th World Champions of the National Football League can bring a region together and have so many sports media personalities just as deserving of the title as a player.  I appreciate you for your originality and your modeling of New Orleans Saints commentary. I AM SO GRATEFUL THAT YOU EXPERIENCED THAT GLORIOUS DAY IN SAINTS HISTORY. I am so grateful that we briefly shared time together through.... Oh man!


TWO SHOTS OF CROWN.... FOR THE BOTH OF YOU! #RESTINPEACE


LOVE YOU BOTH.....COORS TRULY,
   
       SC
   #TALLY

BRIGHTER NOTE

     If anyone told me that the Saints would be 7-9 at the end of this season, I would have kindly shared my anti-depressants. Now that it is the team's reality, some things have surfaced this season that could clearly be considered the cause of such a doozy of a season. Things such as team character issues and Coach Payton chasing down and benching guys. Plus, the future of Rob Ryan is up in the air. But amid all the frustration, there are some bright spots to this roller coaster of a season. What you ask? Well, take a look at the Packers and Saints  highlights from week eight. Or how about the Saints versus Panthers in week nine. Better yet week 15 against the Chicago Bears. This team has had spurts of  greatness, but we already knew that. But at the top of my list, has to be the endurance of Drew Brees. 

And now that players are prepared to clean their lockers, Who Dat Nation should look forward to the future. First, rooting for our Pro Bowl selections, Jimmy Graham and Jahri Evans. Then, playing seek and find Saints players in Carnival parades. Soon thereafter, looking  forward to the upcoming NFL Draft. And finally, the return of Jonathan Vilma.

Saints fans should put this season behind them and Count their Blessings. We could be starting Luke Mc Cown next season......Just a thought.

A final toast of the season,

 To, Curtis Lofton for ranking 4th in the NFL in tackles this season. Lofton hasn't been given enough credit for his consistency on defense this year. 

To, Junior Galette for sacking Josh McCown in the endzone for a safety.

To, Cameron Jordan, for sacking Josh McCown in the fourth bringing 3rd and long.   

To, the Saints offensive line that kept Drew Brees intact for the most part this season. Breesus didn't miss a game this season due to injury.                                                                  

That's the last  round for 2014. Until next season,
                                                                                                  Cheers,
                                                                                                      SC

OVER AND OUT

Aside from Jalen Saunders 99-yard kickoff return, the Saints performance against the Falcons this week was such a doozy. They were punked. Drew Brees was intercepted once. Jimmy Graham fumbled at the goal line. The Saints defense gave up too many yards and the offense gave up whatever else they could give up. Their playoff chances are kaput and the division title is nonexistent The Saints haven't been swept by the Falcons since 2005. That was the year the region was uprooted by Katrina. Wish there was something I could say or do to make things better for Who Dat Nation. The fact of the matter is that this season is a reflection of who we really are. Who are we? Inconsistent, talented, powerless, talented, sluggish, talented. Here's my point, this team can have all the talent in the world but when you don't have chemistry, discipline or your intentions aren't where the planets are aligned, then you will falter. You will be good and you will be terrible! Some may think its gris-gris or that the team has run out of luck. But no matter what the reason, it has to be fixed.....for the better.

So now, with one game left in the season we look ahead to the draft and figure out what this team needs. Any suggestions? They've got talent.

It would be ugly to not raise a glass for the one person who has been waiting all season to make his debut.

A TOAST, to JALEN SAUNDERS. For the best return all season long.




                                                                                                                        CHEER UP,
                                                                                                                               SC

****please drink responsibly. Age 21 and older. Always choose a designated driver.

DATS STILL POSSIBLE?!?!?

Out of all the possible scenarios that would get the Saints (6-8) into the post season, there is one that is highly likely; SAINTS and Browns Win and Saints are in.  The rest is just a mix and a mingle but very likely as WWL Radio has it so eloquently laid out. Just as always, the Saints control their own destiny. It won’t be easy this Sunday as they face the Falcons (5-9) in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Shockingly, both teams haven’t played up to their talent this season and should feel lucky to even be battling for a division title and a playoff berth. Problems on defense and inconsistent play on offense is the reason that the Saints and the Falcons are sitting worse than mediocre. The previous contest between the two teams ended with the Saints on the losing end. That key first matchup this season was an overtime heartbreaking loss in Atlanta that set the tone for most of the season. Although the Falcons started the season looking much more like a championship caliber team, they too find themselves in much of the same jammer that the Saints are in.  

But Rob Ryan will have the last word…… AND HE NOW HAS THE FLOOR.

Much has been said about this newly revamped Saints secondary packed with what I like to term gnats. A gnat is a defensive player most likely in the secondary but can play other defensive positions. They are always around the ball or they are always a factor in the play bugging the heck out of a receiver or opposing quarterback. Rob Ryan has unleashed a few of them. They are Pierre Warren, Marcus Ball, Kasim Edebali, Terrance Fredericks and Jamarca Sanford. Kenny Vaccaro has already made his debut a season ago. With the exception of #killem kenny, the rest of them will be faced with the biggest test of the start to their NFL careers. If that makes any sense to some of you. 

When Matt Ryan and the Falcons starring Julio Jones enter the Dome on Sunday, those gnats will most likely be ready to swarm around a hip-injured Jones or a Roddy White and whoever else thinks they will run, carry or catch anything. Trust me on this one. Before I get too deep with these guys and before my offense gets jealous, let’s get to the keys to the game.

 

Keys to the Game:

 OFFENSE: protection, perfection and detection

Beef up Protection- Drew Brees has been sacked five times in the last three weeks. If the Saints plan to make a run for the postseason, protection has got to be on the top of their Christmas list. The Falcons will be looking to lay career ending hits on Breesus.  

PERFECTION LIES IN THE UNKNOWN- Falcons defenders will be all over veteran Marques Colston and breakout star Kenny Stills. If Payton can get the virtually unknown Jalen Saunders in the mix, the Falcons defenders will be off balanced all afternoon.

 GIVE IT TO STILLS AND PEACE will BE STILL-  In other words, while balancing the run and pass, remember there are far too many weapons on this Saints offense. Kenny Stills will be a primary target who is efficient and precise in catching the ball. I wouldn’t try and set the tone with that same opening scoring deep route that the Saints usually try against the Falcons each year. Try it later. Maybe second quarter ish but if it’s open, take it. This will shut down any trash talk of Julio and Roddy. #lettherebepeace

Detect the dunk - Drew Brees will and must find his other favorite target. Just because the game has opened up for other players on the offense in the last few weeks, don’t feel totally upset about using Jimmy Graham as a decoy. He understands. He MAY get open a couple of times this Sunday afternoon. And he should definitely throw away a few duckies in this upcoming game. How does 30,000 dollars sound? DUNK! ITS WORTH IT!

DEFENSE

FIND THE BALL- I already know that those gnats have their assignments. But with trash talking Roddy White on field with his P-N-C, Julio Jones, not only do they need to make a statement but they need to make one early. That'll be their (White and Jones) #twobit^change.


STICK IT TO HIM- If Akiem Hicks is available Sunday, he along with Cam Jordan and Curtis Lofton will need to bring down the buttress of protection for Matty ICE. "Duh." you say? In the last three weeks, Ryan has only seen the ground twice. #potatoes


Score Prediction: SAINTS 31 vs Falcons 20
                                                                                    
                                                                                            Cheers,
                                                                                                SC


Injury Report

 New Orleans Saints:

OT Terron Armstead (Neck) - Questionable

S Jamarca Sanford (Hamstring) - Questionable

DE Akiem Hicks (Ankle) - Questionable

 

Atlanta Falcons:

G Jon Asamoah (Back) - Questionable

WR Julio Jones (Hip) - Questionable

Limited - Sunday Status

S William Moore (Foot) - Questionable

DB Josh Wilson (Hand) - Probable

WR Roddy White (Knee) - Probable

WR Harry Douglas (Foot) - Probable

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